Healthcare Assistant - Florence Nightingale Ward

NHS; Basildon; On-site; GBP 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional healthcare trust in Basildon is seeking a dedicated Healthcare Assistant to join their team. In this full-time role, you will provide high-quality care to patients under the supervision of registered nurses, assisting during clinical procedures and ensuring comfort and dignity. Candidates must have a Care Certificate and demonstrate compassion and effective communication skills. This is an opportunity to make a real difference in patient care.

Qualifications

• Experience of being in a demanding environment with changing priorities.
• Good level of literacy with minimal mistakes on application form.

Responsibilities

• Provide pressure area care and report abnormal skin conditions.
• Assist during clinical procedures and maintain smooth running of the ward.
• Attend to the personal needs of patients, encouraging self-care.

Skills

Compassion

Teamwork

Communication

Education

Care Certificate

Vocational training level 3

Job description

Job Summary

Are you a compassionate and motivated individual looking to make a real difference in patient care? We are seeking a dedicated Healthcare Assistant to join our friendly team on Florence Nightingale Ward at Basildon Hospital.

In this rewarding role, you'll work closely with our multidisciplinary team to deliver high-quality, patient-centred care under the supervision of registered nurses. You'll play a key part in supporting patients throughout their hospital journey, ensuring comfort, dignity, and safety at all times.

Main Duties of the Job

• Provide pressure area care, recognising and reporting abnormal skin conditions.
• Assess and escalating pain concerns, and support patients receiving end-of-life care.
• Assist during clinical procedures, prepare equipment for aseptic techniques, carry out simple wound dressings, record ECGs, and help orient patients to the ward environment.
• Maintain the smooth running of the ward, work collaboratively with colleagues, and consistently demonstrate Trust values: Excellent, Compassionate, Respectful.
• Demonstrate a courteous and helpful approach to patients, relatives and visitors.
• Carry out assigned clerical tasks as directed by a registered nurse.
• Promote the corporate image of Mid and South Essex NHS FT to all individuals, groups and organisations.
• Participate fully as a team member, sharing knowledge and information and supporting colleagues.
• Report untoward incidents and any other relevant information to a registered nurse immediately.
• Inform a registered nurse if requested to carry out a task beyond training or capacity.
• Attend to the personal needs of patients/clients, encouraging self-care, maintaining privacy and dignity, and addressing cultural and spiritual needs.

About Us

Our ambition is to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and well‑being of our patients, and provide a vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers. We aim to make the most of our skills and experiences so we can become the best we can be. As one organisation we will recruit the finest and retain more specialist staff due to more employment opportunities across our Trust.

Details

Date posted: 05 November 2025

Pay scheme: Agenda for change

Band: Band 3

Salary: £24,937 a year Per Annum (Pro Rata for Part Time)

Contract: Permanent

Working pattern: Full-time

Reference number: 390-DoM-BA-3363

Job locations: Basildon, Nethermayne, Basildon, SS16 5NL

Person Specification

Qualifications (Essential)

• Care Certificate
• Completion of a competency‑based workbook or equivalent relevant experience to vocational training level 3

Knowledge and Experience (Essential)

• Experience of being in a demanding environment with changing priorities

Desirable

• Experience of undertaking clinical skills in the relevant setting

Communication (Essential)

• Good level of literacy - demonstrated through minimal mistakes on application form

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer Details

Name: Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust

Address: Basildon, Nethermayne, Basildon, SS16 5NL

Website: https://www.mse.nhs.uk

Other Information

We reserve the right to close the vacancy early should a high number of applications be received.

Unfortunately, we are unable to provide Visa Sponsorship for this role.

Please see the attached job description for a full list of duties.